In a pivotal moment for athletes and sports enthusiasts alike, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has unveiled the distinguished victors of the National Sports Awards 2023. Delve into the exhaustive compilation of triumphant individuals recognized for their exceptional contributions to the realm of sports.
The culmination of years of unwavering dedication and persistence has manifested in the revelation of the National Sports Awards 2023 winners by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. This catalog of achievers signifies the fruition of relentless efforts for numerous athletes.
Mark your calendars, as the Honorable President of India is set to bestow the National Sports Awards 2023 on January 9, 2024. Anticipation mounts for the auspicious year ahead, especially for Indian sportspersons, with Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj and Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty poised to join the ranks of the honored, receiving prestigious accolades.
Moreover, a total of 26 exemplary sportspersons are slated to receive the esteemed Arjuna Awards for their outstanding prowess in Sports and Games 2023.
As outlined in the official press release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the awards ceremony, presided over by the Honorable President of India, is scheduled for a special function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9, 2024, commencing at 11:00 hours.
Following meticulous scrutiny and the Committee’s recommendations, the government has meticulously compiled the list of awardees. An annual tradition, the National Sports Awards aim to commend and celebrate excellence in the field of sports.
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Peruse the roster of honorees for the National Sports Awards 2023 below:
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023
The award is conferred for the most outstanding performance in the area of sports by a sportsperson over the time period of the last four years.
Shri Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj and Shri Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty for Badminton
Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games 2023
The award is conferred for great performance over a time period of the last four years and for demonstrating qualities of sportsmanship, a sense of discipline, and leadership.
Ms Aditi Gopichand Swami for Archery
Shri Ojas Pravin Deotale for Archery
Ms Parul Chaudhary for Athletics
Shri Sreeshankar M for Athletics
Shri Mohameed Hussamuddin for Boxing
Shri Mohammed Shami for Cricket
Ms R Vaishali for Chess
Ms Divyakriti Singh for Equestrian Dressage
Shri Anush Agarwalla for Equestrian
Ms Diksha Dagar for Golf
Ms Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu for Hockey
Shri Krishan Bahadur Pathak for Hockey
Ms Ritu Negi for Kabaddi
Shri Pawan Kumar for Kabaddi
Ms Nasreen for Kho-Kho
Ms Pinki for Lawn Bowls
Ms Esha Singh for Shooting
Shri Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar for Shooting
Shri Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu for Squash
Ms Ayhika Mukherjee for Table Tenis
Ms Antim for Wrestling
Shri Sunil Kumar for Wrestling
Ms Naorem Roshibina Devi for Wushu
Ms Sheetal Devi for Para Archery
Shri Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy for Blind Cricket
Ms Prachi Yadav for Para Canoeing
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Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games 2023
The award is conferred to coaches for demonstrating outstanding work consistently and for making it possible for sportspersons to ace in International events.
For the Regular Category
Shri Lalit Kumar for Wrestling
Shri R. B. Ramesh for Chess
Shri Maheveer Prasad Saini for Para Athletics
Shri Shivendra Singh for Hockey
Shri Ganesh Prabhakar Devrukhkar for Mallakhamb
For Lifetime Category
Shri Jashkirat Singh Grewal for Golf
Shri Bhaskaran E for Kabaddi
Shri Jayanta Kumar Pushilal for Table Tennis
Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games 2023
The award is conferred to honor the sportspersons who have actually contributed to the field of sports through their performance, and who contribute to sports even post-retirement.
Ms Manjusha Kanwar for Badminton
Shri Vineet Kumar Sharma for Hockey
Ms Kavitha Selvaraj for Kabaddi
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2023
The award is given to the overall high-performing university in inter-university tournaments.
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar for Overall winning university
Lovely Professional University, Punjab for 1st runner-up University
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra for 2nd runner-up University
Submissions for the accolades were solicited via an online platform, inviting coaches, entities, and athletes to autonomously apply through a dedicated online portal. The volume of received applications and nominations for this year was notably substantial. Oversight of the selection process was entrusted to the committee, led by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar, a retired judge from the Supreme Court of India. Notably, the committee was composed of prominent athletes and individuals boasting extensive expertise in the realm of sports journalism.
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